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David Wells defines preaching
"Preaching is not a conversation, a chat about some interesting ideas. It is not the moment in which postmoderns hear their own private message in the biblical words, one unique to each one who hears, and then go their o… -
The priority of those who minister the word
A quote from Carl Trueman: "The priority of the minister is not to be hip or cool. It is not even to 'connect with the kids.' It is to immerse himself in the word, to know the gospel inside out, and to communicate th… -
My seminary application: Question 2
Q2: Why do you want to attend the Master's Seminary and what are your ministry goals? “The standard of preaching in the modern world is deplorable. There are few great preachers. Many clergy do not seem to believe in it… -
Piper on Expositional Preaching
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The value of systematic study of the Scriptures
This is a "boring" post for myself and for preachers (cfg servants might benefit too)...but don't read it unless you're interested, haha. Here is a quote from James Oscar Boyd (you can skip it and read my summary...) "N… -
Some things I'm learning recently...
1. I am extremely limited and weak and finite; therefore, I must learn to say no! and cut down on commitments. 2. Physical health is much more important than I thought...eating, sleeping, and exercising is important! 3… -
Sentences that changed my life
John Piper once said, when asked what books have influenced him themost, “Before I answer that question, let me make one importantobservation: books don’t change people; sentences do.” I completely agree with Piper. … -
Preaching with a heart that bleeds for God's people
I made up fake names to keep the real people's identity anonymous for privacy reasons, although they are all real people in the church. Preaching & Preachers Notebook, Entry #15: It overwhelms me sometimes, th… -
MLJ on Calvinistic Evangelistic Preaching
"The superficiality of modern evangelism was not the result of an over-emphasis on justification; its superficiality was because it did not preach the law, the depth of sin and the holiness of God. The gospel was being p… -
MLJ on the great need in preaching
"For six months, until September, I did not preach at all. For four months, I have had the most valuable experience of being a listener. My general impression is that most of our services are terribly depressing! I am am…
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Reading Digest: June 10, 2009
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ephesians 5:18
Do not be drunk with wine, But be filled with coff... -
almost done with first year of seminary...
Not quite, but almost...four more weeks! What hav...

